Nigeria Customs sets $300 De Minimis threshold, easing online shopping, small imports
The Nigeria Customs Service Board, NCSB, has approved $300 as Nigeria’s official De Minimis threshold.
According to NCSB, the threshold will apply to low-value imports, e-commerce consignments, and passenger baggage.
The decision made during the board’s 63rd regular meeting, chaired by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will be effective starting Monday, September 8, 2025.
The Board clarified the new policy by stating that the De Minimis threshold refers to the value below which imported goods are exempt from customs duties and taxes, as defined by national legislation.
It also warned that anyone who attempts to manipulate invoices or evade duty obligations will face penalties.
This is coming less than a week after the Nigerian Customs Service announced promotions for its officers.
Nigeria Customs sets $300 De Minimis threshold, easing online shopping, small imports
